DEP to Hold Public Meeting on July 11
about Daguscahonda Water System
The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 11, to discuss the Daguscahonda public water system in Ridgway Township, Elk County, and the steps necessary to comply with the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act and its regulations.
The informational meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ridgway Township building at 164 Ridgway Drive.
“This meeting will be an opportunity for residents to learn about and discuss the Safe Drinking Water Act and its role in ensuring drinking water safety,” DEP Northwest Regional Director Kelly Burch said. “It is a priority for DEP to ensure clean water for all citizens, and I encourage all of the residents who are served by this public water supply to attend.”
The U.S. Congress adopted the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974 and directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enforce the law, which established standards governing public water systems.
In 1985, the commonwealth took over administrative oversight of the Act within the state. The law defines a public water system as any system that provides at least 15 water service connections or serves at least 25 individuals. The Act protects the public from potential water-borne illness by mandating essential treatment standards and safe water-management practices.
The informational meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ridgway Township building at 164 Ridgway Drive.
“This meeting will be an opportunity for residents to learn about and discuss the Safe Drinking Water Act and its role in ensuring drinking water safety,” DEP Northwest Regional Director Kelly Burch said. “It is a priority for DEP to ensure clean water for all citizens, and I encourage all of the residents who are served by this public water supply to attend.”
The U.S. Congress adopted the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974 and directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enforce the law, which established standards governing public water systems.
In 1985, the commonwealth took over administrative oversight of the Act within the state. The law defines a public water system as any system that provides at least 15 water service connections or serves at least 25 individuals. The Act protects the public from potential water-borne illness by mandating essential treatment standards and safe water-management practices.
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